France Travel Blog | Dan Flying Solo https://www.danflyingsolo.com/category/destinations/europe/france/ Travel Blog & Travel Photography | Exploring the world solo... Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:03:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 23 Best hidden gems in Europe: off the beaten path places for 2023 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/unique-places-visit-europe/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/unique-places-visit-europe/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:50:36 +0000 http://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=8234 Looking to go off the beaten path in Europe? Then this list of Europe hidden gems will help you discover some unusual destinations in 2023.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/unique-places-visit-europe/feed/ 152 Ten weekend break destinations in France that aren’t Paris https://www.danflyingsolo.com/ten-weekend-break-france-not-paris/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/ten-weekend-break-france-not-paris/#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2019 01:57:17 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=16270 France is so much more than the city of love, so be sure to consider these ten other beautiful destinations for your weekend trip to France.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/ten-weekend-break-france-not-paris/feed/ 10 How to have a weekend in the French Riviera like a boss https://www.danflyingsolo.com/luxury-guide-weekend-french-rivera/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/luxury-guide-weekend-french-rivera/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2017 03:36:29 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=12330 Gather the squad, book a flight to Nice get ready to gamble, booze and eat your way through the South of France like a baller.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/mont-saint-michel-daytrip/feed/ 3 Castles, Crepes and Wine Weekends: Exploring Caen & Bayeux in France https://www.danflyingsolo.com/france-day-trips-caen-bayeux/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/france-day-trips-caen-bayeux/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2016 23:43:56 +0000 http://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=6079 The north of France is full of history with Caen and Bayeux being no exception. An easy day trip from Paris, or stop over night to visit the famous tapestry and castle of William the Conqueror. Unless you get distracted by wine and cheese...

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/france-day-trips-caen-bayeux/feed/ 15 A weekend in Northern France with Brittany Ferries https://www.danflyingsolo.com/weekend-northern-france-stmalo-montstmichel-rennes-brittany-ferries/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/weekend-northern-france-stmalo-montstmichel-rennes-brittany-ferries/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2015 22:00:56 +0000 http://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=5419 Castles, cheese, crepes and character. Exploring Normandy and Brittany for the weekend is an ideal side trip from either Paris or by ferry from the South of England. Even if you keep failing your driving test like moi!

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